The Economic Survey 2025-26 places the financial services sector at the centre of India’s growth–resilience trade-off, positioning it not merely as an intermediary of capital but as a strategic shock absorber in an increasingly volatile global environment. The survey’s core message is that India must “run a marathon and sprint at the same time” and has direct and layered implications for banks, NBFCs, insurers, asset managers, and capital market institutions.
As India prepares for a defining fiscal moment, the Union Budget 2026–27 is expected to set the tone for the country’s next growth cycle. At a time of shifting global dynamics and evolving domestic priorities, this Budget will be closely watched for clear signals on reform momentum, investment focus, and economic resilience.
Grant Thornton Bharat’s pre-budget 2026 survey report captures industry expectations on fiscal discipline, tax certainty, infrastructure investment, GST reforms, MSME growth, trade policy and clean-energy incentives.
In this PolicyCast episode, Manoj Mishra decodes the India-US interim trade agreement, exploring its objectives, key provisions, strategic implications for Indian trade and exports, compliance risks and opportunities for businesses navigating the evolving bilateral trade landscape.
Labour Law Insights January 2026 provides a comprehensive roundup of recent labour law developments, EPFO and ESI notifications, state-specific rule changes, compliance guidance and strategic implications for employers and HR leaders.
The February 2026 edition of our GST Compendium provides a crisp analysis of proposals from the Union Budget 2026-27, legislative, administrative, and judicial developments across GST, Customs, erstwhile laws and SEZ, along with GSTN advisories.
This article examines the indirect tax narrative in Union Budget 2026, going beyond rate changes to discuss ITC utilization issues, inverted duty structures, refund reforms, compliance pain points and systemic priorities for indirect tax efficiency in India.
The Monthly Dealtracker January 2026 review captures India’s deal environment with data on M&A, private equity, capital market values, sector highlights and macro trends shaping investment momentum and strategic transactions at the start of 2026.
This thought leadership article examines the North India healthcare landscape by analysing regional infrastructure, demand patterns, policy drivers, investment potential and structural challenges, offering insights into how healthcare systems can respond to population needs and growth opportunities.
Union Budget 2026 signals a decisive pivot in India’s health policy to build the full stack required for an innovation-led, patient-centred health economy.
India’s Union Budget 2026-27 signals a clear shift in how the country positions itself within global value chains. As production decisions are increasingly shaped by supply reliability, regulatory compliance, and capability depth, the Budget moves beyond cost competitiveness and incentive-led growth toward strengthening the foundations for ecosystem-led, durable participation in global production networks.
In this PolicyCast episode, Manoj Mishra decodes the India-US interim trade agreement, exploring its objectives, key provisions, strategic implications for Indian trade and exports, compliance risks and opportunities for businesses navigating the evolving bilateral trade landscape.
This article examines how Union Budget 2026 can enhance rural prosperity through targeted public spending on livelihood support, rural infrastructure, financial inclusion, social security schemes, education and health — aligning fiscal priorities with inclusive growth and resilience in India’s rural economy.
Union Budget FY27 prioritises predictability over big-ticket giveaways, focusing on long-term stability, self-reliance, resilient growth and inclusive access. This analysis explores how key ecosystems — climate, automation, regulatory frameworks, private capital and global value chains — are shaped by Budget 2026–27 measures.
India’s data governance landscape is transforming in 2025-26 with the operationalisation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and Rules. The article breaks down how businesses should adapt to evolving data protection standards, the role of the newly notified DPDP Rules 2025, compliance pathways across phased implementation timelines, and implications for risk, privacy, and cross-border data flows.
Union Budget 2026 resets India’s urban infrastructure agenda by boosting capital expenditure to ₹12.2 lakh crore, prioritising city economic regions, transport and last-mile connectivity and expanded access to finance to support urban growth and economic multiplier effects under the Viksit Bharat vision.
This article examines how REITs and capital recycling mechanisms are driving the next phase of Indian real estate by unlocking liquidity, enhancing investor participation and reshaping capital allocation in both commercial and residential segments.
Grant Thornton Bharat’s comprehensive MOOWR Manual helps businesses and practitioners navigate the Manufacturing & Other Operations in Warehouse Regulations (MOOWR) with practical, step-by-step digital application guidance, documentation workflows, approval process clarity and duty deferment compliance under the enhanced ICEGATE platform
Union Budget 2026 prioritises resilience and long-term growth for a vibrant Bharat through self-reliance, balanced manufacturing and services, MSME support, regulatory simplification, and mid-market empowerment — moving from reform to performance.